Rep. Ilhan Omar on the media's coverage of immigration
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Rep. Ilhan Omar on the media's coverage of immigration
Rep.
Ilhan Omar (D-MN) talks with Brian Stelter about how the southern border and immigration issues are framed in the media.
She says most conversations have focused on “the political football of who’s attacking who on immigration instead of actually talking about the real situation” and she urges “empathy, sympathy and understanding” about the plight of migrants.
More Storms Forecast to Hit , Midwest That’s Already Been Devastated , by Widespread Floods.
NBC reports that communities across the Midwest
have been devastated by days of flooding,
with more storms forecast to hit later in the week.
Recovery efforts and evacuations are taking place amid
an extreme heat wave, with temperatures exceeding
100 degrees Fahrenheit predicted in some impacted areas.
Over 220,000 people were left
without power from the storms,
according to PowerOutage.com. .
As of the morning of June 26, 24 rivers have
been classified as being in a major flood stage,
with at least two other rivers expected to join them. .
On June 25, entire communities
in Minnesota were left submerged
amid widespread flooding. .
According to local officials,
the Rapidan Dam, near Mankato,
Minnesota, is at risk of "imminent failure.".
At the same time, FEMA teams have
been dispatched to six counties in Iowa
that have been impacted by flooding. .
President Joe Biden announced a major disaster in
the state, making federal funds available to Iowan
individuals and businesses affected by the flooding.
President Joe Biden announced a major disaster in
the state, making federal funds available to Iowan
individuals and businesses affected by the flooding.
NBC reports that more storms are on the way,
with Missouri expected to experience the
worst of it on the evening of June 26. .
Severe winds are forecast to impact an estimated 61 million
people in an area crossing from New York to Kentucky,
in addition to large hail and isolated tornadoes. .
Severe winds are forecast to impact an estimated 61 million
people in an area crossing from New York to Kentucky,
in addition to large hail and isolated tornadoes.
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Remembering Prince.
Prince Rogers Nelson was born on
June 7, 1958, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The singer released
his debut album, 'For You,' in 1978.
Prince’s continued success
solidified his sound, which
blended funk, dance and rock.
He made his film debut in 'Purple Rain,' and released a soundtrack album with the same name.
It spent 24 consecutive weeks at
No. 1 on the 'Billboard' 200.
His final album was
'Hit n Run Phase Two.'.
Prince later died of an accidental fentanyl overdose on April 21, 2016.
Prince was known
for his eclectic style.
Throughout his career, he won Grammys, a Golden Globe and an Academy Award.
Prince had a total of
16 platinum albums.
He was inducted in the
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004.
His estate released a posthumous album,
'Piano and a Microphone 1983.'.
Happy Birthday, Prince!
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Brian Stelter brings up the Biden administration’s lack of transparency and Rep. Ilhan Omar says coverage of immigration should be centered around the people who are affected. “We seem to forget..
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) tells CNN’s Brian Stelter that the media is missing empathy when it comes to reporting on the surge of migrants at the US southern border.
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